4,000th Operation Main Street Speech Helps Take We Care Message to Millions

August 17, 2010 The Pork Checkoff

Pork producers are more committed than ever to demonstrating how much they care about producing safe and nutritious food, the well-being of their animals and protecting the environment. Through some amazing efforts, they have reached another important milestone for the National Pork Board’s Operation Main Street (OMS) program. On Aug. 4, volunteer OMS speakers achieved the Pork Checkoff-funded program’s 4,000th speech.

Cryovac: Poultry Market Takes Flight

August 16, 2010 Cryovac Inc.

Poultry producers face intense price pressure and fierce competition especially with the economic downturn. Your new competitor is farmed fish, Luca Cerani told participants. Meanwhile, input costs wheat, soya are expected to rise. In this context, the challenge for producers and retailers is to differentiate and inject value into a meat that continues to be perceived as a low-value product.

Bacon Surge May End Soon As BLT Demand Slows, Former Conagra Buyer Says

August 16, 2010 Whitney McFerron, Bloomberg

Pork-belly prices that surged to record highs for six straight days may drop soon as demand peaks and consumers balk at higher meat costs, said Karl Skold, an economist and the former head of commodity procurement for ConAgra Foods Inc.

Market Study To Introduce Reindeer To Alaska Consumers

For most hungry Alaskans, reindeer meat doesnt represent much more than a spicy sausage link.

Perdue And Crayola Bring Fun To The Table

August 16, 2010 Perdue

Perdue Farms Incorporated today announced a national contest encouraging families to enter an original picture of how they bring fun to the dinner table for a chance to win valuable prizes including a cruise package, a year’s supply of PERDUE Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken and a prize pack of Crayola and PERDUE products.